Benefits of Cultural Immersion Experiences to the Host Country: An Exploratory Study

Benefits of Cultural Immersion Experiences to the Host Country: An Exploratory Study

Abstract:

Benefits of Cultural Immersion Experiences to the Host Country: An Exploratory Study

Conference Sponsor:

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Year:

2006

Author:

Bosworth, Terry L., PhD, RN

P.I. Institution Name:

Saint Joseph College

Title:

Associate Professor and Chair

Email:

tbosworth@sjc.edu

Over four years faculty and students from our college have traveled to Guyana, South America for eight two week health care immersion experiences. Participants affirm the transformative nature of this experience, and indicate continued use of what was learned in clinical and teaching roles. Absent in published literature is research regarding the value of immersion experiences to the host country. Our research purpose was to ask our Guyanese partners to discuss their reactions to our involvement in their system. Responses were taped, transcribed and analyzed using a constant comparative method, seeking common themes, attitudes and patterns of reactions. Results indicate that local students, educators, and clinical staff view our involvement as supporting an active nursing role, the potential for enhanced professional roles, and an installation of hope for change over time. Although based on a limited sample this outcome points to the benefits of over time immersion experiences to the host and visitor.

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Benefits of Cultural Immersion Experiences to the Host Country: An Exploratory Study

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http://hdl.handle.net/10755/154499

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<table><tr><td colspan="2" class="item-title">Benefits of Cultural Immersion Experiences to the Host Country: An Exploratory Study</td></tr><tr class="item-sponsor"><td class="label">Conference Sponsor:</td><td class="value">Sigma Theta Tau International</td></tr><tr class="item-year"><td class="label">Conference Year:</td><td class="value">2006</td></tr><tr class="item-author"><td class="label">Author:</td><td class="value">Bosworth, Terry L., PhD, RN</td></tr><tr class="item-institute"><td class="label">P.I. Institution Name:</td><td class="value">Saint Joseph College</td></tr><tr class="item-author-title"><td class="label">Title:</td><td class="value">Associate Professor and Chair</td></tr><tr class="item-email"><td class="label">Email:</td><td class="value">tbosworth@sjc.edu</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="item-abstract">Over four years faculty and students from our college have traveled to Guyana, South America for eight two week health care immersion experiences.&nbsp; Participants affirm the transformative nature of this experience, and indicate continued use of what was learned in clinical and teaching roles.&nbsp; Absent in published literature is research regarding the value of immersion experiences to the host country.&nbsp; Our research purpose was to ask our Guyanese partners to discuss their reactions to our involvement in their system.&nbsp; Responses were taped, transcribed and analyzed using a constant comparative method, seeking common themes, attitudes and patterns of reactions.&nbsp;&nbsp; Results indicate that local students, educators, and clinical staff view our involvement as supporting an active nursing role, the potential for enhanced professional roles, and an installation of hope for change over time.&nbsp; Although based on a limited sample this outcome points to the benefits of over time immersion experiences to the host and visitor.</td></tr></table>

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2011-10-26T13:02:53Z

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2011-10-17

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2011-10-26T13:02:53Z

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Sigma Theta Tau International

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